sallyrnrrt ADN, RN

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    Supervisior causing problems, what should I do?

    sallyrnrrt replied to sunshiny1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    im not a RN, with a big head, I am a RN, with over four decades of experience, and several stints as DON..... I make assignments, to cover the residents/patients needs..... i have one question, "can...
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    Role of an lpn in the RR

    sallyrnrrt replied to Nursing_journey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LVN, in a rural SETex. Hospital ER, I worked, essentially did most every thing, with the usual exceptions of hanging blood, and we consigned their assessments.....they started their own...
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    bipolar recovering addict cant get job ! is it over

    sallyrnrrt replied to PCORRAL's topic in Nurses Recovery

    we hear, you, we are here for you.....I am sorry you are going thru this......but I knew when bottom was hit, I had two choices, stay there, and the other was there was no other survival, than from...
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    Nurses and their pens

    sallyrnrrt replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    i actually have three Mont Blanc, In the day of paper charting.....it was my oasis.....noodler makes great bullet proof inks that hold up in some time moisture prove specialties as critical care...
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    Nurses and their pens

    sallyrnrrt replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Vintage fountain pen, end fine nib, with bulletproof
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    Getting back into nursing.

    sallyrnrrt replied to amandakayern's topic in Retired Nurses

    You should be fine, best
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    Not working out...

    sallyrnrrt replied to SwimsWithSharks's topic in Men in Nursing

    Come on down to south east Texas, golden triangle Beaumont-port Arthur-orange and north to Jasper and the lakes area, both engineering and nursing opportunities........the need, or glut, is quite...
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    How to deter when asked personal questions by patients?

    sallyrnrrt replied to nianavaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Great suggestion jade...... You "knocked it out of the park again" very good therapeutic,
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    Help! How do I study these gigantic chapters!?

    sallyrnrrt replied to Godizmydad21's topic in General Nursing

    Per syllabus, read the appropriate text chapter before the next lecture, therefore what is lectured on, will be familiar, and increases percentage of learning, I actually would outline the chapter...
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    CNA's not doing vitals & slow to answer lights?

    sallyrnrrt replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are not alone, as DON, I would define the priority of their work, emphasis given what needed to be done first and coordinated with the nurse. then I as them? Could they do their job.....should...
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    Skin assessments documentation

    sallyrnrrt replied to tsm007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There are some good programs sponsored by wound care companies that supply supplies to your facility...they usually have a nurse manufacture consultant that I have found most informative.....most DON...
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    Keeping License Active?

    sallyrnrrt replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Retired Nurses

    Real nurse, I honestly do not know if I can relinquish.....I will maintain, as long as physical endurance, and cognition permits, I have failed , retiring three times....but today at pace,...
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    Anyone Who Says They Don't is Lying: Medication Error

    sallyrnrrt replied to BonnieSc's topic in Patient Medications

    I consider there to exit actually seven steps, and it being rational or
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    nclex result! help

    sallyrnrrt replied to nurse_mitchie2007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No it is actually only 24 hours, today is Wednesday, August
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    New LPN Grad starting in an Alzheimer's Unit

    sallyrnrrt replied to kathylpn15's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Bless you eight weeks orrientation in any LTC facility is a luxury, And will facilitate you doing a great job... best
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    relief! starting diversion in CA

    sallyrnrrt replied to nursgirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It gets better, successful recovery will make you a better nurse. keep doing the next right
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    Is going straight from nursing school to nurse supervisor a good career choice?

    sallyrnrrt replied to Theloving100's topic in General Nursing

    A facility I was once DON at, preferred their DONs, to have no experience, so the corp. nurse could develope them their way....didn't quite work when they hired me with 4decades experience......all...
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    Is going straight from nursing school to nurse supervisor a good career choice?

    sallyrnrrt replied to Theloving100's topic in General Nursing

    in the real world LTC, in Texas and I "think". Most facilities to meet CMS.DADs requirements must have a RN, on duty 8hrs., out of 24, hiring a new grad with no experience, is a very cost effective...
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    COB rollcall

    sallyrnrrt replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    1972, Diploma Program,
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    You are NOT allergic to...

    sallyrnrrt replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Amen
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    What's the benefit of self reporting to tpapn?

    sallyrnrrt replied to vampireslayer's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, more information , needed. if related to diverting.....and if you honestly have a problem...access recovery as 12step meetings asap, or professional intervention if warranted......Most advise...
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    Discount Scrubs

    sallyrnrrt replied to PRNwinning's topic in General Nursing

    Medvetinternational.com i have purchased 99cent scrub top and pants on clearance. Not the biggest
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    How to learn to start IVs?

    sallyrnrrt replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree it is a sill you should learn. when did you ask to shadow? If it was when you first started, may be more receptive
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    What happens when you fill out an incident report?

    sallyrnrrt replied to Bellaxx392's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The DON will conduct an investigation... route cause determined, and appropriate in service, to prevent same incident in group or 1on1.... most CNAs do not have a lis., but rather a certificate. My...
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    New grad just hired

    sallyrnrrt replied to Fascinate_LVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    For LTC, your orrientation time is generous....I don't know how many three day orientations I have seen even for new grads. time mgt. will be your saving grace best